Well, that’s a non-answer, Mark (panel 2). And the wrong approach. It makes you look insincere and smug. Crypto Bro’s rhetorical trap allowed him to play up his brotherly love act at Mark’s expense. The panel discussion again veered off-topic, although moderator Kelly Welly kept silent.

But should we? Jules Rivera has so far turned this panel discussion into a “Gotcha!” circus, which is disappointing. But Mark Trail is a nature/environmental strip and it would be great to see some serious issues and questions out of this meeting. Otherwise, what difference does the format of the strip make if the content continues to focus on irrelevant carping, jokes, and petty actions? Mark has two days left this week to do something valuable. Will Rivera gives him the chance?